Hexagram 34 · 大壯 dà zhuàng

Great Vigor · line 1

初九:壯于趾,征凶,有孚。

The first line, undivided, shows its subject manifesting his strength in his toes. But advance will lead to evil,—most certainly.

James Legge, 1882

Hexagram 34 Great Vigor · Judgement

大壯:利貞。

Tâ Kwang indicates that (under the conditions which it symbolises) it will be advantageous to be firm and correct.

James Legge, 1882